Opinions Wanted Framing Advice Needed for 6x10 Artwork in Bathroom Setting

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I’m looking for advice before I visit a professional framer tomorrow regarding framing a piece of art as a gift. The artwork is Moon Maiden by Edward Robert Hughes, which is 6"x10" and will be displayed in a bathroom. The recipient prefers a lighter-toned natural wood frame for a simple and elegant look. I was considering a 2" mat in an off-white color, but I’m unsure if that’s the best choice. I’d appreciate any recommendations on the frame, mat size, and mat color to ensure the final presentation is cohesive and elevates the piece.
 

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Always difficult to design with just a photo. Your framer, if he or she is good, should be able to show you different choices to enhance the art.
I find the white mat terribly distracting and would probably not go with a frame like that. The art is gorgeous, give it a gorgeous frame not a plain dime a dozen frame.

I would go with a color in the art and not a too plain frame.

Also, hanging something in a bathroom is a usually a big no no for work on paper. Unless it is more like a powder room, but you don't want to introduce too much humidity to the art
 
Tough call without the recipient getting involved in the process a bit more.
They have stated their preferences and though I too disagree with the choice, that must be a primary consideration.
The framing selected has no connection to the art in either period or content.
You also haven’t mentioned if this is a vintage piece or contemporary reproduction. The framing style may not be affected by that, but the elements used in the framing might.
To add to the sentiment, the bathroom is second only to garages and attics (non climate controlled) as having the greatest potential for environmental damage to paper-borne art.
 
Hi, Tapler. Hopefully, your framer knows about Marvel Seal. It's a product that can be used to seal the mat//glass package,
to keep moisture from seeping in. Humidity could still form inside the glass, if exposed to direct sunlight or sudden temperature
changes, but Marvelseal helps a lot. (If they don't have any and are interested, I'm happy to mail them enough for this. They'll only
need a tacking iron, which most framers have.)

I'm interested in seeing the design that you and your framer settled on. I agree with others that this mat/frame doesn't much
enhance the artwork, so hopefully, your framer had more ideas. Then, choose whatever your friend will like best. I give folks,
lots of input, then encourage that they choose their favorite. Often, it's what I suggested, but not always.
 
Hi, Tapler. Hopefully, your framer knows about Marvel Seal. It's a product that can be used to seal the mat//glass package,
to keep moisture from seeping in. Humidity could still form inside the glass, if exposed to direct sunlight or sudden temperature
changes, but Marvelseal helps a lot. (If they don't have any and are interested, I'm happy to mail them enough for this. They'll only
need a tacking iron, which most framers have.)

I'm interested in seeing the design that you and your framer settled on. I agree with others that this mat/frame doesn't much
enhance the artwork, so hopefully, your framer had more ideas. Then, choose whatever your friend will like best. I give folks,
lots of input, then encourage that they choose their favorite. Often, it's what I suggested, but not always.
I’m at the business now, I will post what we end up going with
 
Hi, Tapler. Hopefully, your framer knows about Marvel Seal. It's a product that can be used to seal the mat//glass package,
to keep moisture from seeping in. Humidity could still form inside the glass, if exposed to direct sunlight or sudden temperature
changes, but Marvelseal helps a lot. (If they don't have any and are interested, I'm happy to mail them enough for this. They'll only
need a tacking iron, which most framers have.)

I'm interested in seeing the design that you and your framer settled on. I agree with others that this mat/frame doesn't much
enhance the artwork, so hopefully, your framer had more ideas. Then, choose whatever your friend will like best. I give folks,
lots of input, then encourage that they choose their favorite. Often, it's what I suggested, but not always.
 

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